Donald Gudgel

Donald Gudgel Sr. 82 of Champaign, IL. passed away on December 17, 2019 at his home in Champaign, IL. Don was born on January 16, 1937 in Champaign, the son of Ira and Virgie Gudgel.

He is survived by his wife Margaret; children, Donald (Deanna) Gudgel Jr., Donna (Mike) Berry, Debra (Terry) Scott, David (Julie) Gudgel; grandchildren, Jason, Katie, Lindsay, Kelly, Lance, Cody, Jamie, Troy, Ashley and 19 great grandchildren.

Don proudly served in The United States Army, and on April 4th, 1955 he married his love, Margaret Bermingham in Urbana, IL. they have shared 64 years together.

Don enjoyed working around his house and yard, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys, going for walks in the mall, meeting his friends for coffee and spending time with his dog Jack. He looked forward to attending "cousins lunch" and spending the holidays with his family. Don was crazy about his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Margie and Charlote and brother Ira Jr.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 22th 2019 from 3-6pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N. Neil St. Champaign, Illinois. A service will be held on Monday, December 23rd at 10:30am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Champaign, IL. Pastor Jim Blue will be officiating.

Please join his family in sharing photos, videos and memories on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Sunday December 22, 2019 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820 Funeral Service Monday December 23, 2019 10:30 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820